This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
Don't staple. Paper clips are fine. Binder clips are fine. Applications get scanned. Staples are more difficult to remove.
Here are some common scenarios where a letter might be needed: Request for evidence (RFE): If USCIS needs additional information to process your application, they may issue a Request for Evidence. In this case, you will need to write a letter to provide the requested evidence or clarify details.
Although a signature may be considered valid if it is "photocopied, scanned, faxed, or similarly reproduced .... the copy must be of an original document containing an original handwritten signature, unless otherwise specified." See generally 1 USCIS Policy Manual, supra, at B.
Introduce yourself and the purpose of the letter to USCIS (My name is _____ and I am writing this letter to _____.) Provide the key points to be communicated to the USCIS officer (Enclosed is Form I-130 and the supporting documents.) Brief conclusion that includes your contact details.
If any of the form's pages are missing or are completed with a different edition of the form, we may reject your application. If you hand write your answers, use black ink.
In a Nutshell - The processing time for U.S. citizens filing Form I-130 for a spouse beneficiary ranges from 13-54.5 months. - The processing time for legal permanent residents filing Form I-130 for a spouse beneficiary ranges from 32-67.5 months.
Filing Form I-130 Alone: If you are the petitioner and reside in the United States or Canada, and are filing only the Form I-130, file it at the USCIS Chicago Lockbox facility.
How Many I-130s Are Approved Every Year? Many visa categories, including family preference, have numerical limits on the number of approvals available each year. In recent years, the approval rate for Form I-130 petitions has been as high as 99%.
Mark the envelope and the cover letter with the type of submission. For example, Original Submission, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status (Form I-485). Mark the envelope and the cover letter with the form number.
If you hand write your answers, use black ink. Make sure that everything you write on the form is clear, so we can easily read the information on the scanned image we produce when we process your form.